Chalice News and Notes 2.27.26
Chalice Admin
We Nurture Spiritually Courageous People
Who Transform the World through
Justice and Compassion
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Upcoming Events
March 1 - Pledge Drive Launch, Vegan Lentil Stew Luncheon & Neighborhood Networks - after service at Chalice
Sign up if you can bring cookies here:
March 4 - Racial & Cultural Justice Meeting - 5:30 pm on Zoom
March 8 - Peace, Love and Song Sing-Along with popcorn - after service
March 13 - Community Forum “Heightened Scrutiny” Film Screening & Discussion - 7 pm Hybrid
Please register for the forum in advance here:
https://tinyurl.com/HeightenedScrutinyScreening
March 15 - Diggin’ Donuts & Coffee - after service
Sign up here if you can bring donuts:
👉 Yes, I'll Bring Donuts - Sign-Up Here
March 15 - Starting Point Meeting 1 - 12-2:00 pm the Nest
March 15 - Open Mic Night - 6:00 pm in the Lounge
March 15 - Deadline to contact Anthony for Hollywood Bowl Interest. Please email him: musicd...@chaliceuu.org
SUNDAY SERVICE
Onsite & Online ~ 10 am
Grenda David & Annie Barker
Finding Our Way to Belonging - a service about the power of community to heal
"Do I Belong Here?" This is a question many of us carry—sometimes quietly, sometimes without words. This Sunday, Grenda David, invites us into a month-long celebration of Chalice as we launch our annual pledge season. Through music, personal story, and reflections on the spirit of the 1960s, the service explores belonging, courage, and the power of community to heal.
The registration link below will allow you to register for the service with your preferred email address. A service link will then be sent to that email. This service link will be active 5 minutes prior to the service. As an added benefit, you’ll be sent a recording of the service after it is done streaming!
Registration Link for the StreamYard Meeting:
You can also view our Livestream on FB: https://www.facebooDk.com/ChaliceUUF
You’ll want to be here for this.
A month of gathering, gratitude,
and possibility begins March 1!
Come be part of it.
This will be a Pledge Season like no other.
Neighborhood Networks Gathering
Sunday, March 1 • After Service
with Vegan Lentil Stew & Rice Lunch
After service this week we hope you’ll join us for lunch and cookies. If you signed up to bring cookies to share with your neighbors (or even if you didn’t) make sure to bring them to service this Sunday.
You’ll be able to help yourself to a delicious vegan lentil stew by heading into the kitchen from the sanctuary and out through the hall for drinks and utensils, and on to find cookies and conversation with your Neighborhood Group.
Neighborhood Groups will meet in the following rooms:
Newbury Neighbors - In the Lounge.
Ten Degrees Cooler - Upstairs in Room 1.
Suddenly Seymour and Eastenders - Upstairs in the Library.
Meadowood and Wildwest - Upstairs in the Nest.
Chalice Lighting
To start your day, a meeting, or before a meal
I wish I could show you
when you are lonely
or in darkness
the astonishing light
of your own being.
~ Hafiz
We kindle this flame
to honor the light within each of us
and the belonging we create together.
meets the first Monday of Each Month
Next meeting Wednesday March 4th, 5:30 to 7pm
Join us by Zoom, as we consider developing resources for these challenging times.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://zoom.us/j/95038163842?pwd=Z08zK3piTDkrNVhvTFFBZWNncVhwZz09
One tap mobile
Meeting ID: 950 3816 3842
Passcode: 734802
Chalice Peace, Love & Song Sing-Along
March 8th after service
“Heightened Scrutiny”
Film Screening and Discussion
Friday, March 13th – 7:00 p.m. PT
Discussion Moderator: Celia Sandhya Daniels (she/they)
Founder and CEO of Rebekon Consulting LCC; and serves on the Boards of Stonewall Dems, Diversity Collective, Workforce Development Board, and PFLAG in Ventura County
Friday, March 13th – 7:00 p.m. PT (In person* and online)
HEIGHTENED SCRUTINY follows Chase Strangio, ACLU attorney and the first out trans person to argue before the Supreme Court, as he fights a high-stakes legal battle to overturn Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth (United States v. Skrmetti). The film exposes the dangerous role of mainstream media in fueling anti-trans legislation, uncovering how biased coverage drives hate, endangers lives, and threatens democracy itself.
Co-sponsored by Chalice Pride Squad
*Event location: Chalice UU – 3331 Old Conejo Rd, Newbury Park
Please register for the forum in advance here:
https://tinyurl.com/HeightenedScrutinyScreening
Our Mission: To nurture spiritually courageous people who transform the world through justice and compassion.
OUR PROGRAM IS FREE BUT DONATIONS ARE GRATEFULLY ACCEPTED
Chalice Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Conejo Valley, fo...@chaliceuu.org
Diggin’ Donuts & Coffee
March 15 after service
One of the best parts of Chalice is the time we spend together after the service—lingering, laughing, and connecting. On March 15, we’re making that time a little sweeter with Diggin’ Donuts & Coffee.
Please help make this time together sweet by bringing donuts to share.
Sign up here if you can bring donuts:
👉 Yes, I'll Bring Donuts - Sign-Up Here
A quick sign-up helps us plan so there’s enough for everyone.
Thank you for helping create the warmth and hospitality that make this community feel like home.
Hollywood Bowl Concerts, Picnic & Fellowship
The most magical time of year is here, and no I don’t mean Christmas…it’s summer under the stars at the Hollywood Bowl! Join your UU friends and family from Chalice, Emerson and Studio City for a picnic, fellowship and world class concerts in the iconic Hollywood Bowl amphitheater. The deadline to submit interest is 3/15/26. For more information, email Anthony Concepcion at musicd...@chaliceuu.org.
Starting Point Sessions Begin on March 15th!
Do you want to explore Unitarian Universalism
and your Spiritual Path more deeply?
Starting Point is a three session series, designed to deepen your spiritual understanding of Unitarian Universalism and to connect newcomers with members, creating a web of interconnection at Chalice. Additionally, newer people will experience Chalice’s small group culture, thereby deepening your spiritual engagement with our community.
All are welcome to this class by prior registration. We request, to the best of your ability, a commitment to all three sessions.
Session 1 will explore our personal spiritual journeys.
Session 2 will examine UU and Chalice’s history.
Session 3 will look at our UU Theological journey.
For more information, or to register, you can email SPi...@chaliceuu.org
UUTHEVOTE
Join UU the Vote on Sundays after service, March 8, 15 and 22nd, upstairs in room 1 where we’ll be filling out postcards!
Email us at: contactu...@chaliceuu.org
Co-chairs
Pamela Lopez and Jill Lewis
Why Interfaith?
March 17 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
$15
Image Attribution: “University of Rochester, Interfaith Chapel 1” by RLHyde is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
On Tuesday, March 17th at 7PM, the Ventura County Interfaith Community will try to answer the question of why we do interfaith dialogue. It will do so by suggesting that interfaith dialogue is a pathway both to peace and to personal growth.
Responding to this question will be Dr. Tim Helton, Rabbi Michael Lotker and Imam Muhammed Shoayb Mehtar.
The event will take place as part of the Catholic University Series at Padre Serra Perish (5205 Upland Road, Camarillo, CA 93012). The organizers of the University Series charge a nominal $15 per class (or $10 prior to February 16th if you register at www.theuniversityseries.org) with an accompanying friend attending free.
All are welcome to attend whether Catholic or not, so please consider sharing this information with friends and family!
Journaling Group
Coming this April!
Sabbatical FAQ’s
Reverend Nica’s sabbatical started on December 26, 2025. We have provided some answers to most frequently asked questions about her time away on our website (follow the link at the bottom of this post). Please note that in her absence, you can contact pastoral care at pastor...@chaliceuu.org; Ana Johnson our administrator at ad...@chaliceuu.org; Annie Barker, our president at Pres...@chaliceuu.org and the board at bo...@chaliceuu.org
Committee on Shared Ministry at CO...@chaliceuu.org Other contact information and answers to questions are available at the link below:
https://www.chaliceuu.org/blog/minister-sabbatical/
Democracy In Action
If you're feeling overwhelmed by the political climate and unsure of how to take action, you're not alone. To help sift through all of the information, the Democracy in Action Team is sending out details each week on what actionable items you can take to fight political division and its threats to equal rights, our values, and democracy. It lists upcoming in-person, local events, as well as important calls you can make to your representatives. If you'd like to receive these emails, please email Kelly Niebergall at kellyni...@gmail.com. Let's resist together.
Love In Action Link
Looking for ways to put your love into action? Check out these opportunities!
https://bit.ly/LoveInActionOpportunities
Chalice has many Social Action groups
to engage with on a monthly basis!
Racial & Cultural Justice Team: 1st Wednesday Zoom meetings at 5:30pm each month.
The Citizens Climate Lobby Meeting: 2nd Saturday of the month - 9 am
Chalice Climate Action Team Meeting: 4th Sunday of the Month @ 12:30 Community Forum Team Meeting: 3rd Mondays at 7:00 p.m.
Pride Squad Meeting (LGBTQ+ and allies): 2nd Sunday of the month - noon
Contact Justicecom...@chaliceuu.org for more information
Consider joining the Chalice Social Justice Facebook group. To learn about latest events supporting Black Lives Matter, Climate Justice, and other concerns, click on:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1260868657268458/
Put this on your Calendar!
Joys & Sorrows
Please email any joys and sorrows prior to service by 8 am on Sunday mornings to this address: j...@chaliceuu.org.
You may still fill out cards if you are attending in person.
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We hope this is helpful. Please feel free to reach out if you need assistance or have questions: Pres...@chaliceuu.org, and Trea...@chaliceuu.org for Financial questions.
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Or reach out to us here:
Chalice Office # (805) 498-9548 - Messages will be checked regularly.
Rev. Nica Eaton, our Minister, is currently on sabbatical, in her absence you can reach our congregation president, Annie Barker, at pres...@chaliceuu.org
Anthony Concepcion, Music Director: musicd...@chaliceuu.org
Samantha Dickerson, Director of Wisdom Exploration: d...@chaliceuu.org
Ana Krista Johnson, Office Administrator: ad...@chaliceuu.org or Bookkeeper, bookk...@chaliceuu.org
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